US Popularity:1674
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Foreign; Strange
Barbara is a feminine name of Greek origin which means “foreign” or “strange,” derived from the Greek word barbaros of the same meaning. Regardless of its roots, this name is a timeless classic and is most well known for its association with iconic singer and actress Barbra Streisand. Choosing Barbara for baby will ensure that they can always find inspiration from a true queen of entertainment.

Famous People Named Barbara

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Barbara Bach
    Actress
  • Barbara Bush
    United States First Lady
  • Barbara Eden
    Actress

Barbara Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Barbara is currently #993 on The Bump
Girl:Barbara is currently #451 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Barbara is currently #1674 in U.S. births
Girl:Barbara is currently #649 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1674
in 2023
+ 157
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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